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THE CHARITY BAZAAR 




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Chapter I. General Remarks. 

Chapter II. Grease-Paints, their origin, components and use. 

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Cold Cream, Cocoa Butter, Recipes for Cold Cream. 

Chapter IV. Preliminaries before Making up; the Straight Make- 
up and how to remove it. 

Chapter V. Remarks to Ladies. Liquid Creams, Rouge, Lips, 
Eyebrows, Eyelashes, Character Roles, Jewelry, Removing Make-up. 

Chapter VI. Juveniles. Straight Juvenile Make-up, Society 
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Chapter IX. The Human Features. The Mouth and Lips, the 
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Chapter X. Other Exposed Parts of the Human Anatomy. 

Chapter XL Wigs, Beards, Moustaches, and Eyebrows. Choosing 
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THE 

CHARITY BAZAAR 



AN ENTERTAINMENT IN TWO ACTS 



By 

MRS. HARRIET A. McCABE 



Copyright 1916 
By The Dramatic Publishing Company 



CHICAGO 
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CAST OF CHARACTERS 

(111 the order of their first appearance) 

Peter Werkitt the colored Janitor 

Mrs. I. M. Wright Chairman of Bazaar 

Mrs. W. E. T. Blanquet in charge of Domestic Booth 

Mrs. Kran Berry in charge of Apron Booth 

Miss Lovejoy in charge of Fancywork Booth 

Miss Nervette -. in charge of Candy Booth 

Mrs. Duitall in charge of Lemonade Booth 

Mrs. Pushington '. in charge of Doll Booth 

James Mrs. Pushington 's chauffeur 

Mrs. C. E. Ittick deserving her name 

Miss Eay Porter on the staff of the "Morning Tribald" 

Mrs. Farthington an ambitious mother 

Arabella Farthington her daughter (age 16) 

Mrs. Leighton in charge of Christmas Novelty Booth 

EuTH Leighton her daughter (age 16) 

Bessie Leighton her daughter (age 12) 

Bob Mrs. Leightons ' chauffeur 

Mrs. De Bussey Mrs. Pushington's mother 

Mr. Pushington Mrs. Pushington's husband 

Mary Pushington Mrs. Pushington's daughter (age 16) 

Virginia Pushington Mrs. Pushington's daughter (age 10) 

Mr. Newcomb Witherspoon the new minister 

Mrs. Nev\^comb Witherspoon his wife 

Mr. Hiram Hillsby from the rural district 

Mrs. Hiram Hillsby his wife 

Fortune Teller 

Mr. Leighton Mrs. Leighton 's husband 

Helen Leighton | Leighton twins (ages 6 or 8) 

Josephine Leightonj *^ ^ ^ ' 

Dorothy the Leighton baby (a large doll) 

Minna Dorothy's nurse 

Clown .^ 

Other patrons of the Bazaar, ad i^ibu. .^. Ag^mf 



THE CHARITY BAZAAR 



Place: A suburb of Chicago. 
Time: The Present. 



ACT I. An evening in November. 
ACT II. The morning after. 

Produced in Evanston, 111., by the Foster Players, under the direc- 
tion of the author. 

Produced at Hull House, Chicago, under the direction of Laura 
Dainty Pelham. 

The acting rights of this play are reserved by the publishers, 
and written permission must be obtained before it can be per- 
formed. A royalty of • $5.00 is charged for each performance, 
payable in advance. 



DESCRIPTION OF STAGE 

The stage is set to represent a bazaar. No scenery is required, 
as the framework for the booths can be built of cheap lumber. 
Seven booths should be built. 

Build the counters of the booths about three feet from the 
floor, and cover the frames with green denim or cheesecloth, to 
which can be pinned tissue or crepe paper of the desired colors. 
Bright colors should be used. Many of the articles ''for sale" 
can be made by covering boxes, cans, etc., of various shapes and 
sizes with different colored tissue paper and ribbons. 



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ACT I. 

All of the lights on the stage should he very dim. 
When the curtain rises Peter Werkitt is discovered 
on top of stepladder C, with hammer in hand, having 
just finished putting up the last of the decorations. 
He drops hammer. 



Peter. I believes I must a drapped somepin! 

[He descends from ladder and taJies it off stage L, 
returning immediately. He puts two or three chairs 
which are out on stage in Lemonade Booth, and then picks 
up papers from floor, which he takes off stage R, return- 
ing immediately. During the above he whistles ^' Sivanee 
River" and occasionally scratches hi^ back with the 
hammer.] 

Peter. [Surveying the scene with doubtful compla- 
cency.] I nevah did see so much foolishness befo'! 
Nevah ! Ets jest a lot a crazy foolishness. Yo ' take it 
from me, dey ain't no sense at all in dis yahr paper 
fallutins. No, sah ! 

[Enter Mrs. Wright, R, briskly, with arms full of 
bundles.] 

Mrs. Wright. Peter! Peter! Why are these lights 
not up? [Goes to Lemonade Booth and puts'bundlcs on 
table.] Don't stand there like a statue, waving that 
hammer. Here, give it to me ; I '11 do the knocking. 
[Takes hammer and pnts it on table, then looks at her 
bracelet watch.] It's nearly seven o'clock and no one 
here ; what does it — 

Mrs. Blanquet. [Rises like a phantom from the 
Domestic Booth.] I'm here — 

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6 THE CHAEITY BAZAAR 

Mrs. Wright. [Very much surprised, turns sud- 
denly.] Oh, Mrs. Blanqiiet, I beg your pardon; it's so 
dark in here I didn't see you. 

Mrs. Berry. [Also rimig phantom-like from the 
Apron Booth, with her arms full of aprons.'] Yes, and 
I'M here, too. I was here at six-thirty and not a soul 
in this room. [Eyeing Peter severely.] Not even the 
janitor. 

Peter. Oh, I wuz here all right. Yo' jest didn't see 
me ! I wuz in de cellah a shovelin ' in dat — 

Mrs. Wright. [Interrupting.] Never mind, Peter, 
where you were. Why don 't you turn the lights up ? 

Peter. Yasum, yasum. Jest gimme time. I's — 

Mrs. Blanquet. [Peremptorily.] What's the use 
of turning the lights up until the people get here? I'm 
sure we'll have enough to pay for without wasting 
anything on electricity. 

Peter. [Hesitates, looks at Mrs. Wright, then at 
Mrs. Blanquet, then to Mrs. Wright.] Well, now, do 
you still want de lights up 1 

Mrs. Wright. Yes, Peter, I certainly do! 

Peter. [Turns atvay, suiting action to words.] Simon 
says ''thumbs up," Simon says ''thumbs down." 
[Goes to switch R and turns lights up.] 

Mrs. Blanquet. Perhaps when you see we haven't 
made expenses on this bazaar, you'll wish you'd been 
more economical. 

Mrs. Berry. [With a knowing nod.] That's just 
what I say. 

Mrs. Wright. [Holding her hands up deprecatingly.] 
Oh, my dear ladies, I trust we will be able to place at 
least five hundred dollars to our credit in the bank. 
What more worthy cause than working for the "Benevo- 
lent Society for the Promulgation and Preservation of 
Discouraged Infants?" 

Mrs. Blanquet. Well, if you come out with less 
than a hundred dollars in the hole, you may be thankful. 

Mrs. Berry. That's exactly what I say. 

[Enter Miss Lovejoy, R., staggering under the weight 



THE CHABITY BAZAAR 7 

of packages, followed by Miss Nervette, ivith one small 
package.] 

Miss Lovejoy. I hope I 'm not late, but Mrs. Leighton 
kept me waiting so long for her things. 

Mrs. Blanquet. Just like her. 

Mrs. Berry. Just what I say. 

Miss Nervette. Well, why did you do it? Make her 
bring her own things, that's what I did. [She holds 
up small paper package.] 

Mrs. Blanquet. They'd never get here if she did. 

Mrs. Berry. That's just — 

Miss Nervette. [Interrupting.] Please don't ^^ ex- 
actly say. ' ' ■ 

[Mrs. Wright^ whose hack has been turned, comes 
from Lemonade Booth, tvhere she has been arranging 
tumblers on a tray, and assists Miss Lovejoy with pack- 
ages.] 

Mrs. Wright. Well, Miss Lovejoy, it is very kind 
of you to get the things here, and I thank you and Miss 
Nervette for your trouble. 

Miss Nervette. Oh, I assure you it was no trouble 
at all. [Retires to the Candy Booth, where she removes 
her wraps and arranges her hair.] Miss Lovejoy dis- 
tribulcs her packages quietly to booths before taking 
off her wraps.] 

Mrs. Duitall. [Enters R., with large paper bag and 
a punch ladle.] Isn't this a fine night"? Here I am 
with the lemons. [Holding up bag.] I ordered eight 
dozen. 

Mrs. Berry. You'll never need that many. 

Mrs. Blanquet. Surely six dozen would be more 
than we could use. 

Mrs. T^right. Well, never mind. We can return 
what we don't use. Just put them there [Pointing to 
Lemonade Booth.] in the booth. 

Mrs. Pushington. [Enters, R., foUotved by James. 
She carries nothing, while James has an armload of 
bundles. Breathless.] Follow me, James, and put 
everything just where I tell you. [Fans herself.] I 



8 THE CIIABirY BAZAAB 

don 't see why they don 't have an elevator ; those stairs 
took my breath away. Now, James, you stand here. 
[Places him C. and takes packages from him.] These 
are aprons for Mrs. Berry's booth. [Hands package to 
Mrs. Berry.] 

Mrs. Berry. Well, I don't know where I'll put 'em. 
We have more'n we can sell now. 

Mrs. Pushington. [Handinig four packages to Miss 
Nervette.] Candy for Miss Nervette. 

Miss Nervette. Oh, some of your dandy home-made 
candy. No one can make it like you. [Takes off lid 
and commences to eat.~\ 

Mrs. Blanquet. Watch out for that sweet tooth, Miss 
Nervette. 

Mrs. Pushington. [Takes large box to Fancy work 
Bofdh, lifts lid and takes out a knit shawl.'] And here's 
the precious shawl I 've been working on for six months ! 
[Holds it up for inspection. Mrs. Wright, Miss Love- 
joy and Miss Nervette come forward and examine it.] 
No one dreams how many hours I've spent on this. It 
ought to bring at least twenty-five dollars. [Mrs. Blan- 
quet and Mrs. Berry go and look at shawl, over shoid- 
ders of Miss Lovejoy and Miss Nervette.] 

Mrs. Wright. ] fit's perfectly lovely. 

Miss Lovejoy. ^[Together] ^What lovely work! 

Miss Nervette. J [I wouldn 't mind hav- 

ing it. 

Mrs. Blanquet. [Turning away in disgust.] I think 
it's a waste of time. 

Mrs. Berry. [Same business.] Just what I say. 

[Miss Lovejoy and Miss Nervette drape shawl across 
front of Fancywork Booth, standing on chairs in order 
to put shawl where it can be seen. The other ladies 
return to their booths.] 

Mrs. Pushington. And here are many things for 
Mrs. Leighton's booth. [Turns to Christmas Booth.] 
Why, where is she? 

Mrs. Berry. Where is she? Where is she always? 
Late. 



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Mrs. Blanquet. [Looking over her glasses.] Never 
on time. 

Mrs. Wright. Oh, she is coming soon, I'm sure. 

Mrs. Blanquet. So is Christmas. 

Mrs. Berry. And so is New Year's. 

Mrs. Pushington. [Places packages on counter of 
Chnstmas Booth, and returns to James, who has been 
standing like a statue, — takes basket from him.] And 
here's some jelly for Mrs. Blanquet 's booth, from Mrs. 
Witherspoon. 

Mrs. Blanquet. [Comes from her booth and takes 
basket. Takes out glass of jelly and holds it up to the 
light.] Crabapple — I do hope it's stiff enough. Her 
jellies never are. [Returns to her booth.] 

Mrs. Berry. She never uses enough sugar. 

Miss Nervette. Some people never do. 

Mrs. Pushington. Come, now, James, and put the 
dolls here. [Indicating Doll Booth.] And, James, re- 
turn to the house and bring mother and the girls here 
as soon as you can. [James starts to leave but returns 
ivhen she calls to him.] Oh, James! stop at the Five 
and Ten Cent Store and get a ball of cord, unless Mrs. 
Blanquet has some to spare. [Picks up ball of cord at 
Domestic Booth.] 

Mrs. Blanquet. I don't expect to have any more 
than I shall use for my own booth. 

Mrs. Pushington. [Puts cord back on counter of 
Domestic Booth.] Very well ! James, please stop, then, 
and get back as soon as you can. [She hands him several 
empty baskets.] 

James. Yessum. 

[Enter Mrs. Ittick, R., overdressed. James starts to 
back out to exit R. and bumps into her.] 

Mrs. Ittick. [Surveying James with lorgnette.] How 
very awkward. I might have been injured. 

James. Excuse me ; I didn 't see you. [Exit R.] 

[Enter Peter, L., carrying large box on his shoulder, 
and bumps into Mrs. Ittick.] 



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Mrs. Ittick. I thought this was a bazaar; it's more 
like an express office. 

Peter. Beg pahdon, Madam. Yo' didn't see me. 
[Exit R.] 

[Miss Lovejoy, standing on chair in front of Doll 
Booth, is fixing garland of paper festoons. Lets go of 
it just in time for it to fall on Mrs. Ittick.] 

Mrs. Ittick. Heaven help ns. This is worse than 
crossing State Street. 

Miss Love,joy. Oh, please excuse me ; I couldn 't 
help it. 

Miss Nervette. Step up, madam, hold on to the 
rope. 

Mrs. Wright. Oh, Mrs. Ittick, do pardon the con- 
fusion. 

Miss Nervette. She's more likely to confuse the 
pardons. 

Mrs. Blanquet. Why don't people look where 
they're going? 

Mrs. Berry. That's just what I say. 
Mrs. Pushington. [Conies from Doll Booth and goes 
to Mrs. Ittick.] Oh, I'm so glad to see you, Mrs. Ittick. 
Doesn't everything look beautiful? 

Mrs. Ittick. [Surveying the hazaar.'] Don't you 
think that the coloring is a — a — too vivid? It hurts my 
eyes. If you had kept the decorations in monotones, 
don't you think the effect would have been more pleas- 
ing? [All the ladies shrug shoulders and turn their 
hacks.] 

Mrs. Pushington. That depends on one's point of 
view, but you are not asked to buy the decorations. 
[Takes Mrs. Ittick 's arm.'] Just come and see what 
lovely dolls we have. [Both go to Doll Booth. Mrs. 
Pushington picks up doll.] Let me sell you this one. 
It's an imported doll from Paris. My sister brought it 
over specially for this bazaar. She paid fifteen francs 
for it there ; it 's really worth — 

Mrs. Ittick. [Interrupting.] What did you say it 
cost? 



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Miss Nervette. [Interrupting.] Three dollars in 
American brogue. 

Mrs. Pushington. [Paying no attention to the inter- 
ruption.'] It's really worth much more; besides, having 
smuggled it, she didn't have to pay any duty. You can 
buy it now for eight dollars. Isn't that reasonable? 

Mrs. Ittick. [Examining doll.] No, I should not call 
that reasonable. A knowledge of the price doesn't neces- 
sarily mean an understanding of the value. I'm sure 
I could purchase one just as good for two ninety-eight. 

Mrs. Pushington. Oh, but that would be an Ameri- 
can doll. 

Mrs. Ittick. Well, I'm an American, you're an 
American, everyone here is an American. Why not buy 
an American doll, — if it can save one five dollars? 

Mrs. Pushington. Evidently you believe in a pro- 
tective tariff. 

Mrs. Ittick. Be that as it may, I do believe in 
woman suffrage. 

Mrs. Blanquet. Heaven knows we're suffering 
enough. 

Miss Lovejoy. [With blue stocking hag in hand, ap- 
proaches Mrs. Ittick.] Now here is something that was 
made in America. No tariff. No protection. No 
suffrage. Just plain creton, at fifteen cents a yard, 
one and a half yards; you may have the bag for tAvo 
dollars. 

Mrs. Ittick. No, I don't care for a blue one; if it 
were a pink one I might take it; besides, I'm going to 
wait till everything is marked down before I buy any- 
thing. 

Miss Nervette. Show her your down pillows. 

Mrs. Ittick. I'm hunting for bargains. 

Miss Nervette. This is no place to come, then. 

Mrs.' Ittick. I intend to wait till everything is 
reduced. 

Miss Lovejoy. Come, see what we have in the Fancy- 
work Booth. 



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[Mrs. Pushington remains in front of Doll Booth. 
Mrs. Ittick and Miss Lovejoy go to Fancywork Booth. 
Enter Miss Porter, R., pad in one hand and pencil in 
other. She pauses before Fancywork Booth.] 

Miss Porter. [To Miss Lovejoy.] Is Mrs. Wright 
here? 

Miss Lovejoy. Yes, I think so. 

Miss Porter. I'd like to see her, please. 

Miss Lovejoy. [Points to Apron Booth.] I think 
you will find her right over there. 

Miss Porter. Thank you. [She goes to Apron Booth.] 

Miss Porter. [To Mrs. Berry.] Are you Mrs. 
Wright ? 

Mrs. Berry. Well, I should say not; do I look like 
her? 

Miss Porter. Never having seen her, I can't say. 
I 'm a stranger and w^ould like to see Mrs. Wright. Will 
you kindly tell me where I can find her? 

Mrs. Berry. [Giving an indefinite wave of her arm 
which takes in the whole area of the room.] Over there 
somewhere. 

Miss Porter. [Looks at her complacently^.] Thank 
you very much. 

Mrs. Berry. [Follows her with curious eyes.] I'd 
just like to know what she wants with Mrs. Wright. 
[Stands with elbows on the counter entirely engrossed 
in finding out.] 

Miss Porter. [Goes to Domestic Booth, outside of 
which Mrs. Blanquet is busy arranging things on 
counter.] I'm hunting for Mrs. Wright; can you tell 
me where she is? 

Mrs. Blanquet. [Looking all over room.] Well, 
she was around here just a moment ago, but I don't see 
her now, but I — 

Mrs. Pushington. [Comes forward.] What is it, 
please? 

Miss Porter. Oh, are you Mrs. Wright? 

Mrs. Pushington. Well — no, but perhaps I will an- 
swer just as well. 



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Miss Porter. No, I was told to see Mrs. Wright. I 'm 
a repQrter from the "Tribald." 

Mrs. Pushington. Well, I 'm Mrs. Pushington, Presi- 
dent of the Woman's Sewing Circle of the "Benevolent 
Society for the Promulgation and Preservation of Dis- 
couraged Infants, ' ' but I 'm very busy just now, getting 
things ready and you'll have to excuse me. 

Miss Porter. Mrs. Wright is the lady I wish to see. 
[Everyone is busy working in their own booths and take 
no notiee of her. Mrs. Wright comes from Lemonade 
Booth, takes seat in front of table and begins to write. 
Miss Porter goes to C, and looks arotmd.] The Chair- 
man of a Charity Bazaar seems more difficult to locate 
than a fleeing cashier in Canada. 

Miss Nervette. [Goes to Miss Porter and takes her 
coat sleeve famHiarly.'] You seem to have difficulty in 
landing ; shall I show you where to dock ? • 

Miss Porter. Sure thing! Is there a Mrs. Wright 
running this ''shebang"? If so, where is she? 

Miss Nervette. There is and she is right here. [Goes 
to Mrs. Wright and touches her shoulder.] Mrs. 
Wright, here is a lady who wishes to speak to you. 

Miss Porter. [Takes Miss Nervette 's /latid] Thank 
you. [Miss Nervette goes back to her booth, and Miss 
Porter turns to Mrs. Wright.] I'm Miss Porter of the 
"Tribald," sent to interview you about this bazaar. 

Mrs. Wright. Couldn't you see me tomorrow; I'm 
very busy just now ? 

Miss Porter. It will be stale news tomorrow. I 
thought perhaps I could obtain your photograph to put 
at the head of the article. 

Mrs. Wright. [Her whole attitude changing.'] Oh, 
just sit down, please. I'll spare you a few moments. 
[They sit in front of Lemonade Booth, chatting in panto- 
mime. Miss Porter making many notes.] 

Mrs. Blanquet. [Approaches curiously, with cake.] 
Pardon me, Mrs. Wright; shall I take this cake into 
your booth now? 



14 THE CHABITT bazaar 

[Mrs. Wright is too ahsorhed to hear and does not 
turn around until Miss Porter speaks.^ 

Miss Porter. There's someone who wants to take the 
cake. 

Mrs. Wright. [Looks over her shotdder.'] Pardon 
me, Mrs. Blanqnet, but I'm busy just now. I'll see 
you just as soon as I've finished this interview. 

Mrs. Blanquet. [Crosses to R., Apron Booth — to Mrs. 
Berry.] Did you ever hear the like of that? She re- 
fused to answer a civil question just now because she 
happened to be talking to a stranger. Who is it, I'd 
like to know? 

Mrs. Berry, She's wasting her time on a reporter, 
when she ought to be attending to business, but what 
won't a woman do to get her picture in the paper. 

Mrs. Blanquet. You would probably have to take a 
patent medicine. [She returns to her hooth.'] 

Mrs. Berry, [thoughtfully.] What did she mean 
by that? I'm sure I never took patent medicines. 

[Enter Mrs. Farthington R., followed hy Arabella, 
shrinking timidly.] 

Mrs. Farthington, [Very much flustrated and talk- 
ing to everyone in general.'] Oh I hope Arabella isn't 
late. Our machine broke down again. [To ARABEiiLA.] 
Do stand — 

Mrs. Berry , 1 

Mrs. Blanquet \ [Together.] AGAIN! 

Miss Nervette J 

Mrs. Farthington. [Ignoring interruption.] Do 
stand up straight Arabella? Acquire some dignity. 
[Goes to Domestic Booth.] Oh, how do you do Mrs. 
Blanquet ? Where is Mrs. Wright ? She has Arabella 's 
cap and Arabella can't sell her flowers without her cap.' 
Do stand up, Arabella ! 

Mrs. Blanquet. She 's being interviewed. Come back 
toinorrow morning. 

Mrs. Berry. [Pointing to Mrs. Wright.] She's hav- 
ing her picture taken ; you can have the proofs tomor- 
row. 



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Mrs. Farthington. [Pushing Arabella toward Mrs. 
Wright.] It doesn't make any difference Arabella must 
have her cap. Go ask for it. 

Arabella. [Returns to C ; timidly approaches Mrs. 
Wright.] Mrs. Wright I hope, I am ah — ^not — ah — not 
— ah — disturbing you, but Mother says — 

Mrs. Wright. [Looks at Arabella over her shoulder.'] 
Oh, it's you, Arabella? You will have to wait. [Waves 
her hand.] 

Arabella. [Retreats to her mother, C] She says, 
that I'll— 

Mrs. Farthington. It doesn't make any difference 
what she says, you listen to what I say ; your cap is there. 
[Points dramatically to Mrs. Wright.] Get it at once 
as I told you to do. 

Arabella. ''But Mother—" 

Mrs. Farthington. [Interrupting her.] "Don't 
Mother me, do as I say." 

Arabella. [A g ai n approaches Mrs. Wright.] 
"Mother says—" 

Mrs. Wright. [Impatiently.] Mrs. Duitall, please 
see what this child wishes. 

[Mrs. Duitall comes from Lemonade Booth. She is 
wcanng a kitchen apron and carries a knife in one hand 
and a lemon in the other. She goes to Arabella who has 
retreated to C] 

Mrs. Duitall. Well, if it ain't Arabella, almost in 
tears. Mrs. Wright can't say a word to any one just 
now, so what can I do for you? 

Arabella. Why Mother says, she says — 

Mrs. Farthington. [Intennipting.] Say it your- 
self, you know what you wish. 

Arabella. [Points helplessly to her head.] CAP ! 

Mrs. Duitall. Blessings on your head, just be patient 
and I will get it for you. [She goes to Lemonade Booth.] 

Mrs. Leighton. [Enters R, followed hy Ruth and 
Bessie Leighton, and Bob, all carrying packages.] I 
do wonder if we have everything, we came away in such 
a hurry. 



16 THE CHARITY BAZAAR 

Ruth Leighton. [Entci-mg.'] I don't see how we 
could cany any more. 

Bessie Leighton. [Entermg.'] I didn't gc^ +o eat 
my ice cream. 

Bob. [Entering.'] It isn't my fault if we are late. 

Mrs. Blanquet. Heaven help us, here comes 
Christmas — 

Mrs. Berry. — and New Year's. 

Mrs. Leighton. [Leans on counter of booth. She 
talks hreathlessly hehind her packages.'] Well I'm glad 
we're on time after all. Now Bob you put all those 
things behind there [Points to booth.] and hurry home 
and bring the rest of the family. Ruth put your things 
on the counter and Bessie hang your wraps in the booth. 
[Arabella helps Ruth and Bessie, while Mrs. Far- 
thington goes to Candy Booth and buys a box of 
candy.] I've been in the city all day and have such a 
raging headache. 

Mrs. Farthington. [Goes to Christmas Booth and 
looks around anxiously.] Where is Arabella's cap? 

Mrs. Leighton. [Holding her temples.] I haven't 
Arabella's cap, but where is Mrs. Wright? 

Arabella. [Coming out of Christmas Booth.] Oh, 
Mrs. Leighton, she's over there, [Shrinking.] but don't 
go near her. 

Mrs. Leighton. And pray, why shouldn't I go near 
her? Has she the smallpox? 

Arabella. Oh she has something lots worse than the 
smallpox and can't speak a word to anyone. 

[Mrs, Farthington grabs Arabella's arm and takes 
her to Doll Booth, scolding her in pantomime.] 

Mrs. Leighton. Mercy on us. That sounds like 
paralysis. [To her dmighters in Christmas Booth.] 
Girls, did you hear the news? Poor Mrs. Wright must 
have had a stroke. [She goes into booth.] 

Mrs. Duitall. [Comes from Lemonade Booth with 
paper package. She goes to C, opens package and takes 
out a cap.] Come Arabella, here's your cap. 



THE CHARITY BAZAAR 17 

Arabella. [Rims to Mrs. Duitall.] My cap ! [She 
takes it.] 

Mrs. Duitall. Now I'll get your flowers. [Disap- 
pears again in Lemonade Booth.] 

Mrs. Ittick. [To Mrs. Blanquet.] That Farthing- 
ton girl certainly lacks repose. 

Mrs. Blanquet. [Taps her forehead.] Lacking here, 
too. 

Mrs. Farthington. [Goes to C with Miss Nervette.] 
Now you arrange Arabella's cap. I know she will look 
so well in a cap. 

_ Miss Nervette. [Pounces the cap over Arabella's 
ears and chucks her under the chin.] Perfectly capti- 
vating. 

Mrs. Duitall. [Comes from Lemonade Booth with 
tray of flowers.] Now you will be all fixed, Arabella. 

Miss Nervette. [Takes tray from Mrs. Duitall, and 
together they place the rihhon around Arabella's 7ieck.] 
Behold thy star and garter! 

[Arabella looks at her mother , timidly. Following 
shows arrangement of characters: 

Arabella 
Miss Nervette Mrs. Duitall 
Mrs. Farthington Mrs. Ittick 

Mrs. Berry Mrs. Blanquet.] 

Mrs. Duitall [Confidentially.] We got these flowers 
at such a wonderful bargain. They were left overs and 
the florist sold them at half price. I made them into 
twenty bunches. Now Arabella, you are to sell each 
bunch for fifty cents. 

Arabella. [Looks around and repeats stupidly.] 
Bargains? Left overs? Fifty cents apiece? 

Mrs. Farthington. Let me be the first to buy Ara- 
bella. [They exchange flowers for money.] 

Miss Nervette. [To Mrs. Berry.] That's a regular 
hold up. 

Mrs. Berry. [To Miss Nervette.] That's just what 
I say. 



18 THE CHARITY BAZAAB 

[They return to their 'booths.'] 

Mrs. Ittick. [To Mrs. Blanquet.] I don't approve 
of such methods. 

Mrs. Blanquet. [To Mrs. Ittick.] Is there any- 
thing of which you do approve? [They go to Domestic 
Booth.] 

Mrs. Farthington. [Pins houquet on her dress.] 
Now Arabella, we will expect you to sell all of these 
flowers. 

Arabella. Then you will have to buy them all, 
Mamma. [They go to fancy work 'booth.] 

[Enter Peter R., carrying a large load of packages.] 

Mrs. Leighton. [Runs out of Chnstmas Novelty 
Booth and accidentally knocks Peter down, the pack- 
ages scattering in all directions.] Oh, Peter, why don't 
you look where you're going. I hope nothing is broken. 
[Goes to Apron Booth.] 

Peter. [On his knees.] Nuthin' unless it's my poh 
back. [He picks packages up and leaves them at Do- 
mestic Booth, exits L.] 

Mrs. Leighton. [To Mrs. Berry.] Do tell me about 
Mrs. Wright. Who w^ill we get to take her place? 

Mrs. Berry. There 's nothing wrong with Mrs. Wright, 
her place is taken pretty well just now, don't you think? 
Been wasting her time on that reporter for half an 
hour. [Mrs. Wright and Miss Porter iise and shake 
hands.] Thank goodness she's going.. I suppose the 
Tribald will get out an extra tomorrow. 

Mrs. Wright. Won't you remain and look around? 

Miss Porter. No, thank you, I must get back to the 
office. 

Mrs. Leighton. [Crosses to Mrs. Wright and falls 
on her shoidder.] Oh, Mrs. Wright I am so glad you are 
still alive. 

Miss Porter. [Amused.] Why shouldn't she be 
alive? Did you think I'd eaten her up? 

Mrs. Leighton. [Disregarding questions — to Mrs. 
Wright.] Oh, after all I've heard I thought you would 
be paralyzed. [Clings to her, and pats her on the back.] 



. THE CHARITY BAZAAR 19 

Miss Porter, [hisulted.] Well, never before have I 
endured such insinuations. Good evening, ladies. 
[Starts to exit B.] 

Mrs. Wright. [Tnes to detain her.'] But Miss Por- 
ter, surely you misunderstand. [Mrs. Leighton takes 
her arm and pulls her into Lemonade Booth.] 

Arabella. [To Miss Porter.] Won't you buy a 
bouquet for fifty cents? 

Miss Porter. [Pushes her away.] Reporters have 
no use for bouquets, except to throw them at other 
people. 

Arabella. Well, you could throw this at any one. 

Miss Nervette. [To Miss Porter.] Have one on me. 
[Offers candy which Miss Porter tales. They lock arms 
and exit R.] 

[E7iter Peter^ L.] ' 

Arabella. [To Peter.] Won't you buy an as is? 

Peter. A what is? 

Arabella. An as is. A left over for fifty cents. 

Peter. I ain't got no fifty cents. 

Arabella. Oh, but these are such bargains. 

Peter. I ain't got no money for no bargains or no 
nothin'. [Starts toward L.] 

Arabella. [Takes hold of his coat.] Oh, please, 
Peter — ■ [They exit L.] 

Mrs. Farthington. [Who has observed Arabella's 
familiarity, follows them.] Arabella ! Arabella ! What 
does that child mean? Arabella ! Arabella ! [Exits L.] 

[Enter Mrs. DeBussy, Mr. Pushington, Mary and 
Virginia Pushington, R. Mrs. Pushington goes to 
meet them. Miss Lovejoy accidentally drops several tin 
boxes on the floor.] 

Mrs. Blanquet. [Crosses to Apron Booth — to Mrs. 
Berry.] Did you hear what she called her child? 

Mrs. Berry. I'd like to know how you expect me to 
hear anything in all this confusion. [Becoming inter- 
ested.] What did she call her ? 

Mrs. Blanquet. Mean — a mean child! 



[Together, pointing at her.'] Yes, 
Arabella, how could you? 



20 THE CHARITf BAZAAR 

Mrs. Wright. [Comes from Lemonade Booth with 
Mrs. Leighton.] This is all a lot of foolishness. 

Mrs. Leighton. But Arabella told me distinctly that 
you had a stroke of apoplexy. 

Mrs. Wright. Impossible! How dare she? 

Mrs. Blanquet. She's a very daring child. 

Mrs. Berry. When her own Mother says she's a 
mean, horrid child, what can you expect? 

Mrs. Farthington. [Enters L.; preceded hy Ara- 
bella, led hy ear to 0.] The very idea, how could you, 
Arabella ? 

Mrs. Wright 

Mrs. Berry 

Mrs. Blanquet 

Mrs. Leighton 

[FoUoumig is the arrangement of characters: 

Arabella 

Mrs. Farthington 
Mrs. Leighton Mrs. Blanquet 

Mrs. Berry Mrs. Wright.] 

Miss Nervette. ^[Enters R.; hurriedly.'] Is every- 
thing ready? Here comes the new minister! [General 
commotion is caused hy this announcement. Enter Mr. 
and Mrs. Witherspoon, R. Mrs. Berry and Mrs. Blan- 
quet return to their booths, but all of the other ladies, 
after pyimping up their hair and dresses, rush to Mr. 
Witherspoon and pull him down C, leaving Mrs. 
Witherspoon alone and unnoticed, up J?.] 

Mr. Witherspoon. [Holding up his hands.] Ladies ! 
Ladies ! 

Mrs. Farthington. We are so delighted to have you 
with us. [Pushes Arabella forward.] Say you are de- 
lighted, Arabella. 

Mr. Witherspoon. [Shakes hands with her and then 
with Arabella.] Very delighted to see you, Mrs. Far- 
thington. How do you do, Arabella? 

Mrs. Pushington. [To Mr. Witherspoon.] I meant 
to have James bring you in the car. 



THE CHARITY BAZAAB 21 

Mr. Witherspoon. [Shaking hands.] That would 
have been pleasant. 

Miss Lovejoy. [Shaking hands with him.] You're 
going to" make a speech, aren't you? 

Mr. Witherspoon. Not tonight. 

Mrs. Ittick. [Pushes the others away and shakes 
hands with him.] Give the poor man air! 

Mr. Witherspoon. Thank you, Mrs. Ittick, I am 
quite comfortable. 

Mrs. Duitall. [Rushes from Lemonade Booth, with 
chair which she offers to him.] Do be seated, Mr. Wither- 
spoon, r know you must be tired. 

Mr. Witherspoon. No, thank you, I prefer to stand. 

Miss Nervette. [Offe7%ng him candy!] Sweets to the 
sweet ! 

Mr. Witherspoon. No, thank you, not this evening. 

Arabella. [Who has heen endeavoring to get up 
enough courage to speak to him.] Please buy a bargain. 
Fifty-cent Left overs — as — ises — 

Mr. Witherspoon. What kind of flowers? 

Mrs. Farthington. Arabella, will you never learn? 
[She pulls her toward Domestic Booth and Arabella 
humps into Mrs. Wright, ivho is carrying a glass of 
lemonade.] 

Mrs. Wright. Oh, Arabella! [Hands glass to Mr. 
Witherspoon.] Do have some lemonade, Mr. Wither- 
spoon. 

Mr. Witherspoon. [Takes glass.] Thank you, I am 
quite thirsty. [He picks up chair and goes into Lemon- 
ade Booth, with Mrs. Wright.] 

Mrs. Blanquet. That was w^orse than a Monday 
morning in Field's basement. 

Mrs. Berry. More like the rush hour on the ele- 
vated. 

Miss Lovejoy. [First to notice Mrs. Witherspoon.] 
Oh— Why — [Hesitates.] We are^ so glad to see you 
here, Mrs. Witherspoon. 

Mrs. Witherspoon. [Glancing toward Lemonade 
Booth.] Yes, I'm glad I came. 



22^ THE CHARITY BAZAAR 

Miss Lovejoy. Do come and see our new fancy bags. 
[They go to Fancy work Booth, and Mrs. Ittick joins 
them. there.~\ 

Mrs. Farthington. [^Comes from Domestic Booth, 
holding Arabella firmly by the arm.] Come, Arabella, 
and let me select an apron for you. [They go to Apron 
Booth. Mrs. Farthington huys an apron and ties it on 
Arabella.] 

[Enter Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Hillsby, B.'] 

Mr. Hillsby. Now Elmiry, let me jest git you a lit- 
tle chocolate sody water, an ' you '11 never know thet you 
climbed them there stairs. [He goes to Christmas Booth 
and Mrs. Hillsby and Mrs. Witherspoon converse in 
pantomime.'] 

Mr. Hillsby. [To Mrs. Leighton.] Well, good 
evenin' to you, Mrs. Santy Claus. You can jest hear 
them sleighbells a ringin' when you look in here. Ain't 
got no sody water here have you? 

Mrs. Leighton. No, Mr. Hillsby, but we have most 
everything else. 

Mr. Hillsby. [To Mrs. Berry.] Ain't you got no 
sody water, neither, Mrs. Berry? 

Mrs. Berry. No, we ain't, but we have some fine 
aprons to sell. Now here is one that will just fit your 
wife for a dollar and a quarter. 

Mr. Hillsby. My wife for a dollar and a quarter? 

Mrs. Berry. No, I mean the apron. 

Mr. Hillsby. Why, of course it will. Jest wrap it 
up an' I'll take it along. [He hands money to Mrs. 
Berry, and examines things in the booth. As soon as he 
receives the package, he gradually works his way to the 
Lemonade Booth, stopping at the other booths and talks 
in pantomime, with ladies in charge.] 

[Enter Fortime Teller, R.] 

Fortune Teller. Fortunes told! Fortunes told! 
Come into my booth and have your fortunes told ! [She 
goes to C. and is immediately surrounded by the Leigh- 
ton and Pushington girls.] 



THE CHARITY BAZAAR 23 



EuTH Leighton 
Bessie Leighton 
Mary Pushington 
Virginia Pushington 



Oh, look, girls. 

Here comes the 

fortune teller. 

{Together.'] ■{ Fortune teller, 

goody. 

Do tell our 

fortunes. 

Fortune Teller. One at a time, please. {Takes 
Ruth Leighton 's hmids.'] You will never have a hus- 
band. 

Ruth Leighton. Horrid old thing. {Goes into 
Christmas booth, pouting.] 

Fortune Teller. {Takes Mary Pushington 's hand.] 
You will escape fire, wreck and death and marry Prince 
Charming. 

Mary Pushington. Oh, come, girls, let's go in. 

Fortune Teller. {Takes Bessie Leighton 's ha^id.] 
Ah, what a hand! You will be very rich. 

Bessie Leighton. Oh goody, goody, girls. 

Fortune Teller. {Takes Arabbij^a^ 8 hand.] You'll 
be a great opera singer. 

Arabella. {Shrinking.] Oh, I don't want to be! 

Mrs. Farthington. {Comes C] But Arabella, that's 
exactly what I wish you to be. 

{They both retire talking in pantomime, and join Mrs. 
Ittick and Mrs. Witherspoon.] 

Fortune Teller. {Takes Virginia Pushington 's 
hand.] And you will have great sorrow. 

Virginia Pushington. {Slaps Fortune Teller's 
hand, breaks into tears, and rivns to her mother in Doll 
Booth.] I don't like her, she told me I was going to be 
sorry. 

[Fortune Teller exits L., folloived by Mary Push- 
ington and Bessie Leighton, arm in arm, giggling. En- 
ter Mr. Leighton, R.; followed by Helen and Jose- 
phine Leighton, also Minna carrying Dorothy Leigh- 
ton.] 

Mr. Leighton. Come now, children, and let me take 
off your wraps. 



24 TRE CHARITY BAZAAR 

[Mrs. Leighton and Ruth, go to Doll Booth. Mr. 
Leighton join^ the men, and the children play ad lib 
without making any noise, during the various speeches. 
All of the ladies admire the Leighton hahy.] 

Mr. HiLLSBY. [At Lemonade Booth.] It's here you're 
servin ' drinks is it ? "Well, I had my mind set on a choco- 
late sody, but your sign don 't read that way, so if you '11 
just hand out two lemonades, please. [Gives her ten 
cents.] 

Mrs. Duitall. [Hands him two glasses.] Twenty 
cents, please. 

Mr. Hillsby. For two glasses? 
Mrs. Duitall. Yes, it's ten cents a glass. 
Mr. Hillsby. Ain't that pretty steep? [Gives her 
another ten cents.] 

Mrs. Duitall. [Taking money.] Not at a fair. 
Mr. Hillsby. It jest gets me why they caU a place 
like this — fair. 

Mrs. Duitall. Then call it a bazaar. 
Mr. Hillsby. I think that's a better name fer it, but 
I could make a dozen glasses this size, to hum fer twenty 
cents. [Starts towards Mrs. Hillsby hut is intercepted 
by Arabella.] 

Arabella. Won't you please buy a bargain for fifty 
cents, they are left overs and — 

Mr. Hillsby. [Interrupting.] I certainly will, if 
you will pin it on my coat. My hands are full. 
Arabella. Oh, I haven't any pins. 
Mr. Hillsby. Just look inside the lapel of my coat 
and you'll find one. Elmira's always needin' pins, so 
I alius keep a good supply. 

Arabella. [Timidly lifts np the cornier of his coat.] 
I don't see any. 

Mr. Hillsby. [Endeavoring to point with his chin.] 
Right here. 

Arabella. [Turns back his coat and puts her hand 
up.] Oh, I see. 

Mrs. Farthington. fNoticing Arabella's supposed 
familiarity, screams.] Arabella ! 



THE CHABITY BAZAAR 25 

[Arabella jumps, spilling some of the flowers and 
some of Mr. Hillsby's lemonade. Mrs. Hillsby runs to 
him and takes glasses, putting one of them on eounter 
of Faneyw'ork Booth. Miss Nervette drinks it. Mr. 
Hillsby gets on floor on hands and knees and picks up 
flowers, which lie puts on tray.'] 

Mrs. Farthington. Arabella, your familiarity will 
certainly breed contempt. How dare you rifle a man's 
pockets in public? 

Arabella. I wasn't rifling his pockets. He wanted 
a pin. 

Mrs. Farthington. "Well, for goodness sake, take all 
I have [Rands her the hat pins from her hat.], but don't 
look like a pickpocket before everybody. [They both 
go to Lemonade Booth.] 

Mr. Hillsby. [To Mrs. Hillsby.] Where's my 
lemonade ? 

Mrs. Hillsby. [Poi^its to Fancywork Booth.] There. 

Mr. Hillsby. [Picks up empty glass and looks in- 
side.] "Well, I'll be jiggered. 

Miss Love joy. [Goes to Mr. Hillsby, holds up crea- 
tion of lace and ribbons.] Mr. Hillsby, I know your 
wife would like this — ah — this — ah — 

Mr. Hillsby. Well, what is it? 

Miss Love joy. It's a fancy article. 

Mr. Hillsby. Well, ain't it got a name? 

Miss Lovejoy. Why, of course it has a name ; every- 
thing has a name. 

Mr. Hillsby. Well, what do you call it? 

Miss Lovejoy. Really, I don 't know exactly, but you 
could use it for a pen wiper or a tea-cozy. 

Mr. Hillsby. [Stupidly regarding her and then the 
article.] But I don't use either. 

Miss Lovejoy. You might use it to scent your neck- 
ties. [Holding it to his nose; he shakes his head.] See, 
it's scented, or it might be used for a tobacco pouch. 

Mr. Hillsby. Now, why didn't you tell me that 
before? When I get through with it for a tobacco 



26 THE CHARIIW BAZAAR 

pouch, then Elmira can use it to smell her handker- 
chiefs. How much is it ? 

Miss Lovejoy. Only two dollars and a quarter; you 
see the ribbons are real silk. 

Mr. Hillsby. Yes, yes. [Feeling ribhons.] I'll take 
it. [Hands her hill.] Can you change five dollars? 

Miss Lovejoy. You know I haven't any change, and 
sometimes people don 't ask for any change ; but if you 
will come back in an hour, perhaps I will have some. 

Mrs. Farthington. [To Arabella in front of Lemo- 
nade Booth.] How many flowers have you sold, Ara- 
bella? 

Arabella. [Frightened.] Why, you bought one and 
I sold another, but you wouldn't let me get my money 
for it. 

Mrs. Farthington. It's your method of obtaining 
the money to which I object. Do I wish a daughter of 
mine to go around a Charity Bazaar with her hands in 
people 's pockets, resembling a common pickpocket ? 
Never! The name of Farthington must go do^^^l in 
history untarnished! To save our family honor I will 
buy all your flowers. Now, when no one is looking put 
them all in my bag. [Talking and laughter is general 
and the children play and romp during the following 
action. Mrs. Farthington stands in front of Arabella, 
holding open hag hehind her, while she crams as many 
of the flowers into hag as it will hold and turns in 
despair looking for a place to dispose of the remainder. 
Seeing lemonade hucket in hooth, she places it on floor 
and dumps flowers into it, hides her tray and cli'ttgs to 
her mother ^s arm.] 

Mr. Pushington. [Holding Mr. Witherspoon 's arm, 
comes doion stage with him from Candy Booth, followed 
hy all of PtJSHiNGTON family.] That's very true, Mr. 
Witherspoon ; I agree with you there ; but the question 
is, do you believe in playing golf on Sunday? 

Mr. Witherspoon. Now, that's a question that can 
hardly be answered in an off-hand manner; of course, 
if a man goes to church in the morning and — 



THE CHARITY BAZAAR 27 

Mrs. Pushington. [Interrupting.'] Well, if he plays 
golf on Sunday, I don't see what harm there is if I play 
bridge. 

Mr. Witherspoon. Well, really, Mrs. Pushington, 
that is quite a different question, you see — 

Mary Pushington. [I7iterrupti7ig.] Well, if mother 
plays bridge, I don't see why I can't play tennis. 

Mr. Witherspoon. You see the example. 

Virginia Witherspoon. [Interrupting.] If she plays 
tennis, why can't I play croquet? 

Mr. Witherspoon 

Mrs. Pushington Mr. Pushington 

Virginia Pushington. Mary Pushington. 

Mr. Witherspoon. Well, now, really, this looks like 
a series of questions, and if you'll just — 

Mrs. Pushington. [Ijiterrnpting.] It is a serious 
question, very serious! 

Mr. Witherspoon. [Hopelessly.] But you don't un- 
derstand; it's a question of ethics, of morals, one that 
re(iuires deep — 

Mr. Pushington. [Inierriipting.] It's a question of 
golf. 

Mrs. Pushington. It's a question of bridge. 

Mary Pushington. It's a question of tennis. 

Virginia Pushington. It's a question of croquet. 

[Bessie Leighton screams off stage, L. Pushington 
family su7^round Mr. Witherspoon, and all gy^adually 
make their way into Lemonade Booth.] 

Bessie Leighton. [Enters. L., runs toward Christmas 
Booth, screaming at the top of her voice.] Mother! 
Mother! She says my husband's going to be killed in 
an airship. 

[Enter Fortune Teller and Mary Pushington, L.] 

Mrs. Leighton. [Cotnes from booth to meet Bessie.] 
Never mind, darling. Wait till you get one. [Both 
retire into Christmas Booth.] 

[All of the characters are now on the stage — passing 
from one booth to another. Laughter and conversation 



28 THE CHARITY BAZAAR 

is general. The children play tag and call hack and 
forth to each other. Characters should keep well dis- 
tributed. Only one in each booth, so the bazaar will 
have the appearance of being well attended. Mrs. 
Wright comes from Lemonade Booth and endeavors to 
make an announcement.'] 

Mrs. Wright. Ladies and gentlemen — \General con- 
versation and laughter drowns her voice.] — ladies and 
gentlemen, will you please come to order — [No attention 
is paid to her; she motions to Mrs. Duitall in Lemonade 
Booth, who goes to her. They hold, a consultation. Mrs. 
Duitall goes to Mr. Witherspoon in Lemonade Booth, 
who comes to front of booth with chair and mounts it. 
Makes announcement in deep sepulchral tones.] / 

Mr. Witherspoon. [Clapping his hands to attract 
attention.'] Ladies and gentlemen, kindly refrain from 
undue levity for a moment, as Mrs. Wright, the chair- 
man of this most successful bazaar, has an announcement 
which she wishes to make known to you. [Everyone 
looks around with approval and applauds.] 

Mrs. Wright. [Bowing as if the applause were for 
her.] Ladies and gentlemen [Wipes her mouth in em- 
barrassment.], I would like to take this opportunity 
to — ^to — [Pause.] — This is a joyous occasion upon which 
— upon which — [Pause.] — As I said before, we are all 
most happy to — to — [Coughing.] — No one can fail to 
realize how — ^how — [Pause.] — but as I said before — 
[She takes paper from her pocket and begins reading in 
a stiff, formal voice.] I wish to announce to you a pro- 
gram for the evening, the first number on which will 
be a duet by Miss Pushington and Miss Lovejoy. 

[Characters selected for the duet should be ones who 
are not good singers, but the accompaniest must he a 
pianist.] 

Helen Leighton. [To Mrs. Leighton, in front of 
Apron Booth.] Mother, please give me a quarter to 
buy a box of candy. 

Mrs. Leighton. Go ask father. 

[Helen Leighton runs to Mr. Leighton, obtains 



THE CHARITY BAZAAB 29 

money y goes to Candy Booth, returns to Mrs. Leighton, 
hugging box of candy. Misses Pushington and Love- 
joy come down stage nervously fixing their hair.] 

Miss Pushington. [To Miss Love joy.] Where is 
the music? 

Miss Love joy. [Surprised.] I haven't it; you said 
you'd bring it. 

Miss Pushington. Well, then, I must have forgotten 
it. What shall we do? Maybe Miss Nervette has it. 
[Both go to piano in Lemonade Booth, and while they, 
are hunting for the music, conversation and laughter is 
general. They come out with music and stand embar- 
rassed at the general confusion. ]\Irs. Wright whispers 
to girls and tries to make herself heard.] 

Mrs. Wright. Ladies and gentlemen — [Voice is 
drowned in tumult.] — ladies and gentlemen — [Mrs. 
DuiTALL whispers to Mr. Witherspoon, who again 
mounts chair and claps hands.] 

Mr. Witherspoon. Ladies and gentlemen, when 
order is restored we will listen to the first number on 
the program for this evening. [He dismounts chair 
sedately, and Misses Pushington and Love joy step for- 
ward. Loud accompaniment hegins. They sing "Oh, 
that we two were Maying, ^^ or some other duet, in high, 
uneven voices. At end of second page^ they stop and 
'gaze at each other; accompaniment continues.] 

Miss Pushington. Where's the third page? 

Miss Love joy. I don't know. 

Miss Pushington. You lost it. 

Miss Lovejoy. It was on your piano last night. 

Miss Pushington. Well, it must be there yet. [They 
whisper.] 

Helen Leighton. [Having succeeded in untying 
string on lox of candy, opens it, begins to scream.] 
Mother, it only has six pieces in it. 

]\Irs. Leighton. Well, darling, how many did you 
expect ? This is not a five and ten cent store. 

[Misses Pushington and Lovejoy, looking downcast, 
low and go into Lemonade Booth, and from there return 



30 THE CHARITY BAZAAR 

to their tooths; everyone looks around surprised at the 
sudden ending of duet, and at the end of Mrs. Leigh- 
ton ^s speech applaud vociferously, and general conver- 
sation and laughter follows immediately.'] 

Mrs. Wright. [Attempting to make herself heard 
again.] Ladies and gentlemen — [Whispers to Mrs. Duit- 
ALL, who again enlists Mr. Witherspoon. He mounts 
chair sedately for third time.] 

Mr. Witherspoon. [^Claps hands.] Ladies and gen- 
tlemen, with your kind permission we will proceed to 
the second number of the entertainment. [7/e nods to 
Mrs. Wright to proceed.] 

Mrs. Wright. [Reading.] The second number on 
our program this evening will be the reading of an 
original poem by Mrs. Duitall. [Mrs. Duitall comes 
from Lemonade Booth, wiping hands on apron and 
smoothing hair, hows.] 

Mr. Hillsby. Where's the book she's goin' to read 
from ? 

Miss Nervette. Sh! It's elocution. 

]\Irs. Duitall. [In rhythmical voice ivith gestures.] 

We're gathered here tonight, dear friends. 
With hearts so free from sadness; 

We're hoping that you'll do your best. 
And buy with cheer and gladness. 

Mrs. Berry has her aprons, 

So reasonable and nice — 
Just the thing for girls and matrons; 

Please step forth and ask the price. 

Mrs. Leighton has her holly 

And novelties galore; 
Buy your Christmas presents early, 

We advise and we implore. 

Miss Lovejoy has most everything 
Made of ribbons and of lace; 



THE CHARITY BAZAAR 31 

Some have no names — that may be true — 
But they'll fill most any place. 

Miss Nervette has the candy booth ; 

'Tis full of nuts and sweets; 
Don't fail to fill your candy tooth 

Or give your neighbors treats. 

The dolls have Mrs. Pushington 

As their chaperone tonight; 
If you buy a few them, you know, 

Her burdens will be light. 

Mrs. Blanquet has the needy things; 

For chapped hands there's a lotion. 
Cake, jelly, bread and pie she brings, 

To buy, pray take a notion. 

And when a drink you would procure 

Just try this lemonade. 
It's guaranteed and very pure; 

So give us women aid. 

[Great applause follows. Mrs. Duitall hows and 
retires into Lemonade Booth. Conversation and laugh- 
ter become general.] 

Mrs. Wright. [Growijiig braver, mounts chair and 
claps hands.'} Ladies and gentlemen. [No attention is 
paid to her. She motions to Mr. Witherspoon. He 
helps her dismount and they hold whispered conversa- 
tion. He mounts chair and claps his hands.} 

Mr. Witherspoon. Ladies and gentlemen, before pro- 
ceeding further with the program, Mrs. Wright desires 
me to announce that there will be an auction sale, a fine 
knit shawl being the article put up for auction. Our 
esteemed friend, Mr. Leighton, will be the auctioneer. 
[During this speech Misses Nervette and Lovejoy 
inount chairs and take pink and white shawl down, which 
has been hanging over the Fancyivork Booth, and hand 



32 THE CHARITY BAZAAB 

• 

it to Mr. Leighton, who stands on chair in center of 
stage. All characters distrihute themselves, forming a 
semi-circle with Mr. Leighton in the center. As soon 
as Mr. Witherspoon dismounts, Mr. Pushington drags 
him into Lemonade Booth and continues argument in 
pantomime.'] 

Mr. Leighton. Ladies and gentlemen, I have here 
a fine hand crocheted shawl, knit by hand. Its zephyr 
is all wool, its dye is real dead. What am I offered for 
this flimsy, fleecy specimen of woman's handicraft? 

Arabella. [With sudden hraveness.] Fifty cents. 

Mrs. Farthington. Arabella, where are your senses ? 
[Steps in front of her.'] I'll bid two dollars, Mr. 
Leighton. 

Mr. Leighton. Two dollars ! [Disgusted.] Just look 
at this handsome shawl. Come up and examine it. It 
will fill the bill at any time for any lady at any function. 
Why, two dollars will not pay for the yarn in such a 
shawl. I am bid two dollars ; who will bid three ? 

Mrs. DeBussy. I will. 

Mr. Leighton. Ah. Mrs. DeBussy bids three dollars, 
a paltry sum for such a shawl. Who will make it four? 
Three dollars I am bid, three dollars, going at three 
dollars, going — 

Mrs. Leighton. [Stepping forward.] Four dollars. 
[He motions to her not to hid and she goes to her booth. 
He pays no attention to her hid.] Do I hear anyone 
bid four dollars? 

Mrs. Witherspoon. Four dollars. 

Mr. Leighton. Thank you, Mrs. Witherspoon. Four 
dollars is bid. Why, ladies and gentlemen, don't you 
know a bargain when you see it? Four dollars barely 
pays for the yarn and needles. The idea of such a piece 
of workmanship going for four dollars ! I am bid four 
dollars — 

Mrs. Hillsby. Four dollars and a quarter. 

Mr. Leighton. Four dollars and a quarter. Why, 
that^s an insult; the idea of offering such an insignificant 
sum. Four dollars and a quarter for a fine, flimsy, fleecy 



THE CHARITY BAZAAR 33 

effect like this. It can't be duplicated either here or 
in Patagonia for three times that amount. Four dollars 
and a quarter, why you ought to be ashamed of your- 
selves. Mrs. Pushington crocheted this shawl with her 
own hands. Four dollars and a quarter. Come now, 
ladies and gentlemen, and let me hear a real bid. ' ' 

Mr. Hillsby. Four dollars and seventy-five cents. 

Mr. Leighton. Mr. Hillsby bids four dollars and 
seventy-five cents. 

Mrs. Hillsby. Why, Hiram, what do you mean by 
raising my bid? 

Mr. Hillsby. Why, Elmira, did you bid that four 
dollars and a quarter? Well that's a joke on me. 
[Everybody laughs except Mrs. Hillsby.] 

[Enter Peter, R.; he stands at R. of Mr. Leighton.] 

Mr. Leighton. Ladies and gentlemen, it's a pity to 
waste one's time for four dollars and seventy-five cents 
— four hundred and seventy-five pennies — someone make 
it five dollars. [Turning to Peter.] What do you bid, 
Peter? 

Peter. I bid you good-night. [Exit R.] 

Miss Nervette. [To Mrs. Ittick.] I saw one just 
like it at Carson-Pirie 's for ten dollars. 

Mrs. Ittick. [Examining shawl closely.] Did you 
really ? 

Miss Nervette. I really did. 

Mr. Leighton. Do I hear someone bid five dollars, 
only the twentieth part of a hundred? Why, ladies 
and gentlemen, are you deaf and dumb and blind? 
You couldn't buy this in Paris for $20 ; you couldn't buy 
it in New York for $15. You couldn't buy it in Chi- 
cago for $10. 

Miss Nervette. [Nudging Mrs. Ittick.] Yes, you 
could. 

Mr. Leighton. Now what am I offered ? 

Mrs. Ittick. [Finally making up her mind.~\ Five 
dollars. 

Mr. Leighton. Five dollars is bid; who will make it 
six ? Going at five dollars ;- do I hear six ? Any more 



34 THE CHABITY BAZAAR 

bids? Going once at five dollars, going twice, — anyone 
else ? Gone ! Sold to Mrs. Ittick for five dollars ! 

[Mr. Leighton hands shmvl to Mrs. Ittick. Just as 
shaivl is sold, Mr. Pushington realizes situation. He 
rushes to Mr. Leighton.] 

Mr. Pushington. What's this? What's this? Five 
dollars? [He seizes shawl from Mrs. Ittick.] Pardon 
me, madam. [She is too startled to reply. '] Never five 
dollars for a shawl like this. I will pay $15 for it right 
now. Five dollars, indeed ! My wife has been spin- 
ning this yarn, I mean weaving this tale, I mean knit- 
ting this shawl, for the last six months [Holds it up.], 
rising at six o'clock in the morning, often burning the 
midnight oil, I mean the electric light, in order to finish 
it for this affair tonight; [TaJies a long breath.] neglect- 
ing her husband's sox, sending regrets to her bridges, 
forsaking the bargain counter, forgetting the buttons 
on her children's clothes, and all for this, THIS, [Hold- 
ing shawl higher.] and then to see it go for five paltry 
dollars. It's too much! I mean, it's too little. Love's 
labor lost. NO, I cannot bear it. I won't tolerate it. 
I '11 buy it myself first for $15 and give it to her [Point- 
ing to ]\Irs. Pushington.] as a Christmas gift. [He 
hands money to Miss Lovejoy and throws shawl around 
Mrs. Pushington ^s shoulders.'] Love and best wishes; 
your Christmas gift. 

Mrs. Pushington. [ Too surprised to remonstrate.'] 
But I wanted a fur coat for my Christmas present. 

[A shrill whistle is heard off stage. Everyone is 
startled. Enter Cloven, grinning, with a basket of 
fancy colored bags tied around his: neck. A placard on 
him reads: 

GRAB BAGS— 5c E^CH. 

Cloven. Grab bags, five cents, for the little ones. 
[He stands in center of stage bowing and smiling ; in- 
stantly all of the children gather around him.] Only 
five cents, children. No one knows what's inside. Only 
five cents to find out. [All children run to parents, 



. THE CHABITY BAZAAR 85 

screaming, ^'Oh, mother, give me five cents. Oh, father y 
give me a nickel, etc.^'] 

ADULTS 



* CHILDREN * 

* * 

* O * 

* O CLOWN O * 

* * 

Clown. [Bloivs whistle.]. Come, who'll buy ? Who'll 
Iniy? Only five cents! 

[All of the children rush to Clown, eagerly holding 
up money. All characters cheer and throw confetti and. 
colored paper streamers in all directions.'] 

CURTAIN 

Curtain call: Clown stands on chair and throws colored 
hags in all directions. Children scramhle for than. 
More confetti, more streamers. 

END of ACT I. 



ACT II. 

Scene — Same as Act I., the morning after. The booths 
have the appearance of being partially dismantled. 
The decorations are nearly all removed. Empty 
baskets, boxes and old paper^s are scattered around. 
Two stepladders in sight. Every booth except Apron 
Booth and Domestic Booth are in disorder. When 
curtain rises Peter is discovered pushing paper 
into cor7i€r with broom. Enter Mrs. Wright, R., 
clad in wet raincoat, carrying wet umbrella. In- 
stead of bristling in as she did the night before she 
drags herself in very sloivly, places her umbrella 



36 THE CHAPilTY BAZAAR 

in the corner, opens her pockethook, takes out a pill 

hox from which she takes a pill with water from 

glass on table in Lemonade Booth. Peter watches 

her closely. She sighs d.eeply as she sinks into a 

chair. Peter coughs behind his hand.'] 

Mrs. Wright. [Removing hands from temples.'] Oh, 

good morning, Peter. As usual I am the first on the 

scene. 

Mrs. Blaniquet. [Rising phantom^like, as on the 

night previous.] I'm here. [Jams packages into basket.] 

Mrs. Berry. [Rising in same manner.] And so am I, 

and, what's more, I was here before the doors were 

unlocked. 

Peter. Oh, I wuz heah. De wind Mowed dat doah 
shet and de lock just slam hanged et. [Exit L.] 

Mrs. Berry. He's just like a collar button — never on 
hand when wanted and always there when there's no 
use for it. 

Mrs. Wright. [Feehly.] Really, it's very brave of 
you to come out such a bad morning, and I certainly 
appreciate it. 

Mrs. Berry. ) ^Together.] It was our duty. 

Mrs. Blanquet. ) l ^ J -^ 

Mrs. Wright. [Smothering a yawn.] Well, I trust 
the other ladies will be on time so we can settle our 
accounts. 

Mrs. Blanquet. We'll be mighty lucky if we have 
any to settle. 

[Enter Peter, L., with pan of water, which he puts 
in Domestic Booth. Exit R.] 

Mrs. Berry. That's just what I say. 

Mrs. Wright. Oh, don't let's wrangle about it. I 
have such a splitting headache. 

[Enter Ruth Leighton, R., clad in raincoat and car- 
'ries wet umbrella.] 

Ruth Leighton. [To Mrs. Wright.] Here's a note 
from mother. 

Mrs. Wright. [Takes note.] Thank you, Ruth. 
[Reads note.] 



THE CHARITY BAZAAR 37 

Mrs. Blanquet. Isn 't your mother coming this morn- 
ing? 

Ruth Leighton. She's gone to the city. [Retreats 
toward door.] 

Mrs. Wright. [Reads aloud.] My dear Mrs. Wright: 
I find I have another attack of neuralgia, and it will be 
impossible for me to be with you this morning. Please 
give the basket I left under the counter to Ruth and 
kindly oblige, yours sincerely, Mrs. Leighton. P. S. 
Enclosed find account of Christmas Novelty Booth. 
[Weafily to Mrs. Berry.] Please get the basket for 
Ruth. [Points to Christinas Booth.] Over there. 

Mrs. Berry. [Whisking out of her booth, she gets 
basket ivithout taking her eyes ojf of Ruth and hands it 
to her.] Tell your mother I hope she will find plenty 
of bargains. 

Mrs. Blanquet. Yes. And tell her I hope she will 
enjoy the matinee. 

Ruth Leighton. [U7iahashed.]* Thank you; I'm 
sure she will. [Stumbles out R.] 

Mrs. Berry. iTogether.] Well, of all the- 

Mrs. Blanquet. j ^ j 

Mrs. Wright. Never mind, ladies ; remember, I have 
such a headache. 

Peter. [Enter R.] De Pushington's cah am on 
de outside and de showfah says he am come for de 
trimmins 's. 

Mrs. Wright. [Weakly points to the doll booth, 
where three filled baskets are visible.] There ! 

Mrs. Blanquet. Why didn't she come for those 
things herself? 

Mrs. Berry. That's just what I *say. She has just 
as much right to come down here and straighten up as 
we have. 

Mrs. Blanquet. And she has a car, too. 

Mrs. Berry. What if she has a car? That's the kind 
that are always the laziest. 

Mrs. Wright. [Getting up determinedly.] Well, 
ril help Peter. 



38 THE CHARITY BAZAAR 

Peter. [Holding the three 'baskets.'] Now ef you 
will jest hold de doah open I'm sure I kin make it. 
[Exit, preceded by Mrs. Wright, R.] 

Mrs. Blanquet. I never was in favor of trying to 
raise money this way, anyhow. 

Mrs. Berry. That's exactly what I say. If we had 
each gone down in our pockets and given five dollars, 
we would have saved lots of this fuss and worry, and 
what does it all amount to? 

Miss Nervette. [E^iters R.; she wears wet raincoat 
and carries a wet umbrella.'] Tommyrot! Did you ever 
see such a day ? Talk about the cold gray dawn of the 
morning after. [Goes to C] 

[Enter Mrs. "Wright, E.] 

Miss Nervette. And have you seen the ^'Tribald"? 
Just get on to this. [Produces newspaper from pocket.] 
It 's great ! 

Mrs. Wright. [Forgetting headache at sight of news- 
paper.] Oh, the paper! Do let's see it. It's so dark 
in here I can't see. [Calls.] Peter! 

Peter. [Enters B.] Yassum. 

Mrs. Wright. Peter, please turn the lights on. 

Peter. Yassum, Mrs. Wright. [Goes to switch and 
turns lights on.] 

[All of the ladies join Miss Nervette, who gives each 
a part of the paper, ivhich they^ anxiously scan, Miss 
Nervette watching them closely.] 

Mrs. Wright. I see nothing here. [Throws paper 
aside and sit§ at table near Lemonade Booth.] 

Mrs. Blanquet. Nor I. [Throws paper aside and 
retntms to her booth.] 

Mrs. Berry. [Looking at Mrs. Wright.] Not even 
a photograph! [Throws paper aside and returns to her 
booth.] 

Miss Nervette. [Laughs and gathers up the scat- 
tered newspapers.] Nothing doing! 

Mrs. Wright. I think that's what caused this head- 
ache. [Rests her head and arms on table.] 



THE CHARITY BAZAAR 39 

Mrs. Berry, Well, it nearly caused a riot. 

Miss Nervette. [Looking around.] Awfully sorry 
I can't stay, but I have to make the 10:21. Here's my 
account for the Candy Booth. That ought to cure any- 
one 's headache. Well, so long! [Starts R., but returns.] 
1 almost forgot, here's Miss Lovejoy's account for the 
Fancywork Booth. She strained her throat last night, 
so she's down in the mouth this morning and can't get 
out. 

[Enter Arabella, R., wearing rain coat and carrying 
a wet umb7'ella.] 

Miss Nervette. [Starts out.] Again, so long! [Bu77ips 
into Arabella.] Greetings, Ophelia! This is no place 
for thee. [Exits R.] 

Arabella. [Frightened as usual.] Mamma said for 
me to a — 

Mrs. Wright. [Noticing wet umbrella.] Why Ara- 
bella! why are you walking such a morning as this? 

Arabella. Oh, our machine's broken. 

Arabella. [Pays no attention to question.] And 
Mamma says I 'm to give this money to some one. 

Mrs. Duitall. [Enters R., wears rain coat and car- 
ries an umbrella.] Do I hear the word "money" and 
where did you get it? 

Arabella. Mamma gave it to me. She bought my 
flowers you know, and I'm to hand this note to some- 
body and get a basket. 

Mrs. Duitall. [Takes note.] Well, bless her heart. 
We're glad to get any money. [Reads address.] ''Mrs. 
Wright." [Hands note to Mu^.y^mGWi.] This belongs to 
you. 

[Mrs. Duitall puts her wraps on counter of Doll Booth 
and Arabella edges her way into Lemonade Booth, 
turns her back towards ladies and fills her U7nbrella and 
pockets full of the cast-away flowers of the night pre- 
vious; none of the ladies 7ioticing her.] 

Mrs. Wright. [Reads.] /'My dear Mrs. Wright : It 



40 THE CHARITY *BAZAAB 

gives me the greatest pleasure to convey to you such a 
splendid report of Arabella's earnings of last evening. 
Enclosed find $10 which emphasizes the fact that the 
dear child sold all the flowers entrusted to her care. 
Faithfully yours, Cordelia Farthington. " [Folds note.] 
How encouraging. 

Mrs. Duitall. I always said Arabella was an efficient 
child. 

Mrs. Blanquet. [Comes to Apron Booth and exa^n- 
ines aprons.'] She might be if she didn't give people 
paralysis. 

Mrs. Berry. "Well, she certainly gives me the fidgets. 

Arabella. [Coming forward.] You'll find the other 
fifty cents in Mr. Hillsby's pocket. 

Mai- D=l} [^"^^^'^-•l ^^^'] • 

Arabella. Well, I don't know which one. Men al- 
ways have so many pockets, but you '11 find it all right, — 
if you'll just look for it. 

Mrs. Berry. ' ' Did you put it there ? ' ' 

Arabella. [Backs toward R. exit.] Oh, no, I don't 
know how it got there, but Mamma said I was to get a 
basket which she left here last night. 

[Mrs. Blanquet and Mrs. Berry go into Apron Booth 
and talk to each other in pantomime. They do not see 
from where Mrs. Duitall obtains the basket which she 
gives to Arabella.] 

Mrs. Duitall. What kind of a basket ? 

Arabella. Oh, just a basket. She didn't say what 
kind of a one. I guess anyone will do. 

Mrs. Duitall. [Taking one from Domestic Booth.] 
Does this look like it ? 

Arabella. [Examines hasket.] Oh, yes, I'm sure 
that's the one, and you'll find the fifty cents in Mr. 
Hillsby's basket and I'll give this pocket to Mamma. 

[Examines basket again.] "Yes, I'm sure." [Backs 
out Exit R.] 

Mrs. Blanquet. [Mrs. Blanquet and Mrs. Berry 



THE CHABITY BAZAAR 41 

come from Apron Booth.] We'll never see the Hillsby 
fifty cents, I can tell you that. 

Mrs. Berry. Unless you go down in his pocket and 
get it. 

Mrs. Blanquet. It's hard enough to find money in 
one's own pocket, let alone hunting in other people's 
pockets. Mr. Hillsby 's welcome to his fifty cents for 
all of me. 

[Enter Peter, R., and starts to clean room.] 

Mrs. Wright. [Takes another pill.'] Never mind, 
ladies, I'll pay the fifty cents. [She takes money from 
purse and pu-ts it on table.] Perhaps we may as well 
go ahead and settle our accounts. Peter, will you please 
bring that table out here. [She points to one in Lemon- 
ade Booth.] 

Peter. Yassum. 

[Peter brings table to C. and each lady brings a chair. 
They sit around table with pencils and papers in hands, 
the following being the arrangement : 

Mrs. Wright 
Mrs. Berry Mrs. Blanquet 

Mrs. Duitall i 

Peter sweeps the floor with sweeper, and runs it first 
against one and then each of the other chairs on which 
the ladies are sitting.] 

Mrs. Wright. That will do, Peter. You may finish 
cleaning the room after we are gone. 

Peter. Well, how's a pusson evah goin' ta git his 
wuk done, ef peoples keep intafearin him? [He con- 
tinues to mumble under his breath. Mrs. Duitall rises 
mid goes to Mrs. Wright. Whispers to her. Mrs. Wright 
gives an assenting nod of her head.] 

Mrs. Wright. Oh, Peter, come here. In recognition 
of your splendid services — a — your services — a— the way 
you do your work — [He nods.] — we, the ladies of the 
Society, desire to— desire to — we are going to give you 
two dollars for your—for your— what you did. [Hands 
him bill.] 



42 THE CHARITY BAZAAR 

Peter. [Takes money and passes it through his 
hands.} I'ze pow'fnl glad I is indeed. Yes, sab. Dese 
yhea two dollarziz does come in mighty handy like, yes, 
sah. 

Mrs. Wright. That will do, Peter. 

Peter. Oh, yassum. [With hroad grin.'] I'll do de 
sweepin' dis aftah noon when dey ain't no one round. 
[Exit R., he crosses stage frequently as in Act / during 
remaindei^ of Act II.] 

Mrs. Wright. Let us proceed with the — with the — 
let us go on. Mrs. Berry as Chairman of the Apron 
Booth, will you please read your report ? 

Mrs. Berry. [Stands and reads.] Madam Chairman 
and Ladies : 

To 2 bolts of gingham at $4.25 = $8.50 
10 yards of dimity 

Mrs. Wright. [Interrupting.] Please don't go into 
details, just read your total expenditures and receipts, 
and say what your booth made. 

Mrs. Berry. Made ? The only thing our booth made, 
was aprons. [Reads.] '^Renting machines, $3 — " 

Mrs. Wright. [Interrupting again.] Yes, but what 
was the profit of your booth ? 

Mrs. Berry. [Crossing out half of her report with 
2)cncil.] $5.85. 

[Mrs. Berry takes her chair and puts it in front of 
Christmas Booth. Mrs. Duitall moves her chair to space 
vacated by Mrs. Berry.] 

Mrs. Duitall. Well, but why didn't you make more 
than that, all your aprons were sold ? 

Mrs. Berry. [In front of Apron Booth.] Yes, sold 
at auction for fifteen cents apiece, when the material 
cost more than fifty. [She goes into Apron Booths 
piqued.] 

Mrs. Wright. That will do, ladies. [Writes on tab- 
let.] Apron Booth, five eighty-five. Mrs. Blanquet, as 
Chairman of the Domestic Booth, may we hear from 
you? 



THE CHABITY BAZAAR 43 

Mrs. Blanquet. [^Rising.'] Madam Chairman and 
lady: [She draws long breath.] To epitomize my ac- 
eonnt I will report the Domestic Booth has a deficit of 
ninety-five cents. 

[Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Duitall look at each other, 
shocked and surprised.] 

Mrs. Berry. Is that all ? 

Mrs. Duitall. How can that be possible? 

Mrs. Blanquet. It's possible for several reasons. 
First, fifteen cakes promised were not delivered, and 
we purchased that number from the exchange. Four 
were sold for just what we paid for them, and the ex- 
change very unkindly refused to credit us with' the 
eleven which we tried to return this morning, — eight 
glasses of jelly were broken being brought here, — two 
cans of peaches that were donated were spoiled — [The 
ladies look distressed.] — and the remaining loaves of 
bread shared the same fate as the aprons ! Sold at auc- 
tion, each for two cents less than cost. Therefore ninety- 
five cents deficit. [Sits down abruptly.] 

Mrs. Wright. [Looks more miserable and takes an- 
other pill.] Mrs. Duitall, as Chairman of the Lemonade 
Booth, may we hear your deficit — I mean your report? 

Mrs. Duitall. [Rising.] Excuse me if I have no 
definite report, but I rejoice to say that after paying 
a dollar and a half for the rental of the bowl and ladle 
and paying for the lemons and sugar, I report favor- 
ably $6.80. [Apologetically.] You know the price of 
lemons has advanced, notwithstanding the reduction in 
the tariff. [Resumes seat.] 

Mrs. Wright. [Applanding, iveakly.] Good. 

Mrs. Blanquet. Well, how under the sun did you 
ever manage it ? 

Mrs. Duitall. I must confess [Confidentially.] to- 
wards the last 1 did fill it up with water, but I guess— 

Mrs. Berry. [Interrupting.] I thought it tasted 
like it. 

Mrs. Wright. [Taking Mrs. Duitall 's hand.] Never- 



44 THE CHARITY BAZAAR 

theless I congratulate you. Water or no water. I will 
now read the reports from the other — 

Peter. [Enters, R., holding a dozen or more handker- 
chiefs in one hand, several pairs of overshoes under his 
arm, the other hand full of hreastpins, hairpins, etc.^ 
Sorra to distub yah, Mrs. Wright, but dese yeah things 
am among de missin'. 

Mrs. Wright. [Tur7iing.'\ What's that, Peter, I don't 
understand you? 

Peter. Why des losted ! Las ' night I done found 
dem heah dis mawnin'. 

Mrs. Wright. We can't bother with them this morn- 
ing. We're too busy discovering our own losses. You 
put them away and we will make an announcement at 
our next meeting. 

Peter. Jest as yo say, Mrs. Wright. [M littering.'] 
I jest feel like the President of the founders' sassity. 
[Exit R.] 

Mrs. Wright. [Holding Mrs. Leighton's note.] I 
will now read the report of the Christmas Novelty Booth, 
as given by its Chairman, Mrs. Leighton. [Opens note 
and reads.] ''Owing to the high cost of tissue paper, 
the exorbitant duty on novelties and the lack of willing 
and generous purchasers, the Christmas Novelty Booth 
stands, $1.50 on the credit side, if I myself pay for the 
ribbons and boxes, or $3.29 deficit if I do not. Mrs. 
Leighton, Chairman." [Looks helplessly aronnd.] The 
question now before us is : Shall Mrs. Leighton make up 
the deficit ? Those in favor, say ' ' aye ' ' ! 

Mrs. Duitall 1 

Mrs. Blanquet > [Together.] Aye. 

Mrs. Berry J 

[Does not wait to hear nos.] 

Mrs. Wright. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. 

[Mrs. Blanquet goes to her tooth and looks for her 
basket.] 

Mrs. Wright. [Reads aloud while writing.] 
"Christmas Novelty Booth, $1.50 credit." Next we will 
have the report from — 



THE CHARITY BAZAAR 45 

[Enter Peter, R.] 

Mrs. Blanquet. [Interrupting.] Excuse me, Mrs. 
Wright. Peter what did you do with my basket? It 
was standing right here. [Points to counter of Domestic 
Booth. Mrs. Duitall pays no attention to her, hut Mrs. 
Wright looks quite distressed and takes another pill.] 

Peter. I ain't seen yo basket. 

Mrs. Blanquet. Who would touch it if you didn't? 
Are you sure you didn't give it to the Pushington's 
chauffeur? You ought to be more careful. Now where 
can it be? [She hunts 'behind all of the counters for it.] 

Peter. Ebery time des anything done, I'ze done 
it ; ebery time dey 's anything lost, I 'ze losted it ; ebery 
time dey's anything found, I'ze found it, but no one 
evah gibes me no credit fo' nuthin'. 

Mrs. Wright. That will do, Peter. 

Peter. [Mumhling.] Dey ain't 'no use in nuthin'. 
[Exit L.] 

Mrs. Wright. We will now proceed with the report 
of the Candy Booth, left by Miss Nervette. 

Boxes of home-made candy sold, 22@50c = $11.00 
" " '' " " '' 16@25c= 4.00 

Cost of sugar, nuts, raisins, etc., $9.60, leaving a credit 
balance of $5.40. 

Mrs. Blanquet. I presume that doesn't include what 
she gave away? 

Mrs. Berry. Nor what she ate herself. 

Mrs. Duitall. What became of all the popcorn? 

Mrs. Wright. [Refers to note.] It was sold on a 
percentage basis and the remainder returned. [Examines 
note.] She reports 87c credit on the popcorn. 

Mrs. Blanquet. [Coynes to C] How could it be 
eighty-seven cents, when it sold for five cents apiece? 

Mrs. Berry. She probably short-changed someone. 

Mrs. Duitall. [To Mrs. Berry.] Well, I think 
people are fortunate if they receive any change at all at 
a bazaar. 

Mrs. Wright. [Who has been looking over papers.] 



46 THE CHABITY BAZAAB 

"We will now [Picking out a report] hear the report of 
the Fancywork Booth, Chairman Miss Lovejoy. ''Ar- 
ticles contributed — " 

Arabella. [E7iters R., carrying some hasket she took 
out, flustrated as usual.] Mamma says she never bought 
all these cakes and pies. 

Mrs. Blanquet. [Goes to her and takes the basket.] 
"Well, I should say she didn't. Those are 7ny cakes and 
pies. 

Arabella. Yours? Well, why didn't you say so 
before f 

Mrs. Duitall. What are you going to do with all 
those cakes and pies ? 

Mrs. Blanquet. I baked every one of them myself 
and I bought every one back myself. We, ourselves, 
intend to eat them. That 's what people usually do with 
cakes and pies, I believe. 

Mrs. Berry. Usually, if other people don't carry 
them away. 

Arabella. Oh, really Mrs. Blanquet, I didn't eat 
any of them. I dropped the basket just as I got on the 
street car but the conductor helped me and we picked 
them all up, and I — 

Mrs. Wright. [Interrupting.] Really, Arabella, we 
regret that you have had all of this extra trouble, but — 

Mrs. Blanquet. [Interrupting.] Yes, dropping my 
cakes and pies on the street. Just look at them, [puts 
them on counter.] 

Mrs. Wright. — but Mrs. Duitall will help you find 
your own basket now. 

[Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Duitall hunt for Arabella's 
basket while Mrs. Blanquet and Mrs. Berry strike atti- 
tudes of defense in front of their booths. Arabella 
stands in center of stage glancing terrified, first at Mrs. 
Blanquet, then at Mrs. Berry.] 

Mrs. Wright. It's queer we can't find it. Peter 
knows where it is, perhaps. I'll ask him. [Exit L.] 

Mrs. Duitall. Where did you see it last, Arabella? 

Arabella. Why, why, last — last night — just as 1— 



THE CHARITY BAZAAR 47 

oh — perhaps its — yes — now I remember. I saw it on 
our back porch this morning and I — [Backs towards 
B. exit. Enter Mrs. Wright, L., followed by Peter.] 

Mrs. Wright. Well, you must have seen it. 

Peter. Nome, I tell ye, I ain't seen it. 

Mrs. Blanquet. Arabella found it. 

Mrs. Wright. Where? I'm so relieved! 

Mrs. Berry. On her back porch. 

Mrs. Wright. On her back porch? 

Mrs. Blanquet. Been there all night. 

Peter. An' I gits de blame foh it. [Shuffles out. 
Exit L.] 

Arabella. Yes, on our back porch. Our porch. 
You'll find that fifty cents in the basket. I mean — 
[Exit R.] 

Mrs. Duitall. I think Arabella needs some sleep. 
She was out too late last night. [Goes to piano and gets 
package.] 

Mrs. Blanquet. What Arabella needs is a nurse. 

Mrs. Berry. That's just what I say. 

Mrs. Wright. Ladies, we have one more report to 
hear before we can settle our accounts. I will now read 
Miss Lovejoy's report. 

The following were sold: 

Articles, nameless 55 

Articles, guessed at 20 

Articles, known 15 

Total cash sales $45.00 

Shawl, sold at auction 15.00 

Total receipts $60.00 

Expenses 42.40 

Leaving a balance of $17.60 

This I believe — 

Mrs. Blanquet. Expenses $42.40? Why, what for? 
Mrs. Wright. [Considting report.] She has not 
itemized the expenses. 



48 THE CHABITY BAZAAB 

Mrs. Berry. Well, that's mighty queer. 

Mrs. Wright. [Paying no further attention.'] This 
I believe is the complete report from all of the booths. 
Ill give you the final balance as soon as I add these 
together. \^She retires to counter of the Candy Booth 
and figures with Iter hack to audience.'] 

Mrs. Blanquet. That oughtn't to take long. 

Mrs. Berry. Not if she is good on subtraction. 

Mrs. Duitall. [Comes to tahle and starts to wrap 
up a package in newspaper.] To tell you the truth, I 'm 
sorry the bazaar is over. 

Mrs. Blanquet. I'm not. 

Mrs. Berry. Nor I. 

Mrs. Blanquet. [Noticing newspaper that Mrs. 
Duitall is using.] Why, that's this morning's paper. 
Why, the idea of wrapping a package in this morning's 
news. [Points to article.] Oh, just look here. Here's 
something about the bazaar. 

Mrs. Duitall. [Takes the paper and reads aloud.] 
*'A large crowd attended the Charity Bazaar given last 
night at — " [Laughs and reads to herself.] ^ ' Great credit 
is due the Woman's Sewing Circle of the Benevolent 
Society for the Promulgation and Preservation of Dis- 
couraged Infants." [Nods and reads to herself.] ''The 
beautiful duet sung by Miss Love joy and Miss Push- 
ington will never be forgotten." 

Mrs. Blanquet. That's true. 

Mrs. Berry. I should say it wouldn 't. 

Mrs. Duitall. [Reading.] ''It was necessary to re- 
spond to several encores." 

Mrs. Berry. [Interrupting.] Never heard 'em, did 
you. [Mrs. Blanquet shakes her head.] 

Mrs. Duitall. [Reading.] "And the original poem 
by Mrs. Duitall was only equaled by Longfellow's 'Hia- 
watha' or Tennyson's 'Princess' — " [Self consciously, 
looking around.] How lovely; who do you suppose 
wrote it? 

Mrs. Blanquet. Yes, who? 

Mrs. Berry. It wouldn 't be hard to guess. 



THE CHARITY BAZAAR 49 

Mrs. Duitall. [Paying no attention, reads.] "The 
hall was decorated with pink roses and chrysanthemums, 
many palms being — " 

Mrs. Blanquet. Perhaps that's where our money 
went. 

Mrs. Duitall. [Reading.'] "The ladies were re- 
warded for their earnest labors by a substantial sum — " 
[Tuyming to ladies.] Just listen to this. 

Mrs. ^-l an qvY.T.'X [Together, looking over Mrs. Duit- 

Mrs. Berry. J aia^^^ slwulder^ What? 

Mrs. Duitall. [Pointing to place in paper.] — "a 
substantial sum of five hundred dollars." 

Mrs. Blanquet. Five hundred nothing. 

Mrs. Berry. That's more like it. 

Mrs. Duitall. [Reading:] "The ladies will give an- 
other bazaar of the same kind next year." 

Mrs. Blanquet. Not if I know myself. [Goes to 
Domestic Booth and puts on her wraps.] 

Mrs. Berry. That's exactly what I say. [Goes to 
Apron Booth and puts on her wraps.] 

Mrs. "Wright. [Comes down C] Ladies if you — 

Mrs. Duitall. [Interrupting.] Oh, Mrs. Wright, 
there 's such a lovely article in the News about the bazaar. 
Let me read — 

Mrs. Wright. [Motions her away.] I never want to 
see another newspaper as long as I live. Now, ladies, 
if you will kindly listen — I must sit down. [Holds her 
head and sits.] Oh, my head — I find the gross profits 
amount to $47.07. Deducting $13.25 for decorations and 
miscellaneous expenses, leaves us $33.82 as our net 
profits. 

Mrs. Duitall. Did you deduct the $2 that you gave 
to Peter? 

Mrs. Wright. Oh, dear, no ; I forgot. [Figures on 
paper.] That makes our balance $31.82. [Leans her 
head wearily on table.] 

Peter. [Shuffling in, L.] Oh, I say, Mrs. Wright, I'm 
dat sorry, but I done fo'got about dis heah note what 



50 THE CHARITY BAZAAR 

was lef heah fo' yo' dis mawnin'. Yes, sah, I clean 
done fo'got it. [Exit L.J 

Mrs. Duitall. [Takes note from Peter, 6/ows dirt off'.] 
I hope it's a donation. [Hands note to Mrs. Wright.] 

Mrs. Wright. [Wipes her forehead wearily, opens 
note and 7'eads.~\ "Material and making of clown's cos- 
tume, $5. Material and making of fortune teller's cos- 
tume, $6.35." Oh, dear, this must be taken from our 
[Looks at paper.] $31.82. Let me see — [Figures.] — five 
from twelve leaves six; three from seven leaves five — 

Mrs. Duitall. [Who has been looking over her sJwid- 
der, interrupting.'] You're not figuring that correctly. 

Mrs. Wright. [Hands paper to Mrs. Duitall.] I'm 
too tired to tell one figure from another. 

Mrs. Duitall. [After figuring.'] That leaves $20.47. 

Mrs. Blanquet. Didn't I tell you we'd be in the 
hole ! 

Mrs. Duitall. Yes, but we're not. [Smiling.] We 
made $20.47. 

[Mrs. Wright takes another pill, and Mrs. Duitall 
goes to Lemonade Booth and puts on her wraps.] 
[Enter Peter, L., with hroom.] 

Mrs. Blanquet. Yes, and what's the result? Head- 
aches! Neuralgias! Strained throats! To say nothing 
of paralysis, fidgets and heaven knows what all. We'd 
just better give our five dollars and be done with it. 
[Exit R.] 

Mrs. Berry. That's exactly what — those are my sen- 
timents, too. [Exit R.] 

Peter. [Begins to sweep.] Didn't I say, dis was jest 
a lot ob foolishness ? 

[Mrs. Wright dejeetedly buries her head in her arms 
on the table. Mrs. Duitall, exit R. Peter continues 
sweeping.] 

curtain. 

Curtain Call. \Dim lights.'] Mrs. Wright on stage 
alone, in same position as above. 

curtain. 



BLUNDERING BILLY 

A FARCICAL COMEDY IN THREE ACTS 

By 

ANTHONY E. WILLS 

Author of "BuHeij's Ranch/' "Her Gloves/' etc. 



PRICE, 25 CENTS 



The reception room of ^'The Strathmore," a family 
hotel on the shores of San Francisco Bay, near Alameda, 
California, is the scene where the action of all three acts 
of this play takes place. Act I, Morning ; Act II, After- 
noon ; Act III, Evening. Two honrs are reqnired for the 
presentation. The five male and three female characters 
are as follows: 

Ezra Tuttle, a rich mine owner. 

Billy Butler, always in trouble. 

Lieut. Griswold, from the Presidio Reservation. 

Sing Toy, a servant. 

Hank Dibble, an Old Salt. 

Dorothy Tuttle, Ezra's daughter. 

Clarissa Burnilim, a guest at "The Strathmore." 

WoYO San, a Japanese girl. 

A popular comedy because it is lively and funny and 
full of action. ''Blundering Billy" has been tried and 
found always a ''winner." 

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Santiago 

OR 

For the Red, White and Blue 
A "War Drama in Four Acts 

By JOHN A. FRASER 
Price, 25 cents 

CHARACTERS 

Capt. Oscar Hutton, U. S. A. In love with Cora. .Leading' Juvenll« 

Lieut. Fislc, U. S. A. In love withi his duty Juvenile bit 

Milton Merry, U. S. N. In love with Bess Light Comedy 

Lieut. Cristobal, S. A. In love with soldiering Straight 

Dr. Harrison, Red Cross H. S. In love with surgery 

Straight old man 

Elmer Walton, banker. In love with Spanish bonds 

Character old man 

Phillip Basset, his stepson. In love with Ysobel Juvenile 

Fernando Diaz, Walton's cashier, afterwards S. A. In love with 

Cora Heavy 

Beverly Brown, Walton's butler, afterwards Red Cross H. S. In 

love with chickens Negro Comedy 

Cornelius Dwyer, Walton's coachman, afterwards U. S. A. In 

love with "Naygurs" Irish Comedy 

Antonio Carlos, a Cuban planter. In love with Spain 

Character old man 

Cora Basset, Walton's stepdaughter. In love with Oscar. .Juvenile 

Bess Walton, Walton's daughter. In love with Milton Ingenue 

Ysobel Carlos, Antonio's daughter. In love with Phillip. .. .JuveniW 
American Soldiers, American Sailors, Spanish Soldiers, Guerillas. 
Actual time of playing, two hours. 

SYNOPSIS 

ACT L The ball at Walton's, Washington, D. C. Handsome in- 
terior. 

ACT II. The Red Cross Hospital. First day's battle of Santiago. 
Exterior. 

ACT III. Scene 1. — Interior Guerilla headquarters in the Sierra 
Cobra, near Santiago. Scene 2. — Exterior. The underbrush of Si- 
erra Cobra. Scene 3. — Fight in the mountain pass, second day's 
battle of Santiago. Exterior. 

ACT IV. Hotel Tacon, Santiago, on the night of the surrender. 
Interior. 

NOTE. — Walton, Dr. Harrison and Carlos may double easily, and 
the piece played with nine males, three females. 

The best Cuban war play ever written. Easy to produce, but 
very effective. Thrilling situations, fine comedy, intense climaxes. 
Comic Irishman and Negro. Three magnificent female parts. Pic- 
turesque Spanish villain and heroic juvenile lead. No special scen- 
ery is required, as every regular theatre, in its ordinary equip- 
ment, has every set called for. Adapted to both professional ana 
imateur companies. 

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THE 

HEART OF A SHAMROCK 

A PLAY IN THREE ACTS 

By 

GEORGE M. ROSENER 



PRICE, 25 CENTS 



Acts I, II and III all have the same scene, the Sitting 
Room in Father 'Neil's home, and the action occurs in 
the evening at about 7 o'clock, at about 11 o'clock, and 
again one hour later. The time is the present at Wild 
Cat, Colorado. The Cast of Characters includes Father 
O'Neil, the pastor; Bob, the sheriff; his brother, "The 
Shamrock"; Laddie, the youngest brother; Grizzly 
Adams, a cattleman ; May, an Irish rose ; ]\Irs. Donovan, 
the housekeeper; Joan, a ranchman's daughter, and 
Gad, a city waif. This part may be played either as a 
boy or a girl. 

This play was published two years ago and has met 
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The Spinsters^ Convention 

(The Original 
Old Maids^ Convention) 



Price, 25 cents 



An evening's entertainment which is always' a sure hit and 
a money-maker. Has been given many hundred times by 
schools, societies and churches, with the greatest success. An 
evening of refined fun. It requires from twelve to twenty 
ladies and two gentlemen, although ladies may take the two 
male parts. A raised platform with curtains at the back is 
all th^ stage requires, but a fully equipped opera stage may 
be utilized and to great advantage. 

Eidiculous old maid costumes, with all their frills and fur- 
belows, their cork-screw curls, mittens, work bags, bird cages, 
etc., are the proper costumes. Later on in the program some 
pretty young women in modern evening dress are required. 
The latter should each be able to give a number of a mis- 
cellaneous program, that is, be able to sing, play some instru- 
ment, dance, whistle or recite well. 

This entertainment utilizes all sorts of talent, and gives 
each participant a good part. Large societies can give every 
member something to do. 

SYNOPSIS 

Gathering of the Members of the Society — The Roll-Call — The 
Greeting Song — Minutes of the last meeting — Report of The Treas- 
urer — Music: "Sack Waltz" — A paper on Woman's Rights — Song: 
**No One to Love, None to Caress." — Reading of "Marriage Statis- 
tics" — The Advent of the Mouse — Initiation of two Candidates into 
the Society — Tne Psalm of Marriage — Secretary's Report on Eligible 
Men — A Petition to Congress — Original Poem by Betsy Bobbett — 
Song: "Why Don't the Men Propose?" — Report of The Vigilance 
Committee — An Appeal to the Bachelors — Prof. Make-over — The 
Remodelscope.-Testimonials — The Transformation and a miscel- 
laneous program. 

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Capt* Racket 

A Comedy in Three Acts 

By CHARLES TOWNSEND 



Price* 25 ceab 



This play by Mr. Townsend is probably one of his most populai 

productions; it certainly is one of his best. It is full of action from 
etart to finish. Comic situations rapidly follow one after another, 
and the act endings are especially strong and lively. Every char- 
acter is good and affords abundant opportunity for effective work. 
Can be played by five men and three women, if desired. The 
same scene is used for all the acts, and it is an easy interior. A 
most excellent play for repertoire companies. No seeker for a 
good play can afford to ignore it. 

CHARACTERS 

CAPT. ROBERT RACKET, one of the National Guard. A lawyer 

when he has nothing else to do, and a liar all the time 

Comedy lend 

OBADIAH DAWSON, his uncle, from Japan, "where they make 
tea" '. ~ Comedj' old man 

TIMOTHY TOLMAN, his friend, who married for money, a^d is 
sorry for it Juvei.ke man 

MR. DALROY, his father-in-law, jolly old cove Eccentric 

HOBSON, waiter from the "Cafe Gloriana," who adds* to the 
confusion Utility 

CLARICE, the Captain's pretty v/ife, out for a lark, and up to 
••anything awful" Comedy lead 

MRS. TOLMAN, a lady with a temper, who finds her Timothy a 
vexation of spirit Old woman 

KATY, a mischievous maid Soubrette 

TOOTSY, the "Kid," Tim's olive branch Props. 

SYNOPSIS 

Act I. Place: Tim's country home on the Hudson near New 
York. Time: A breezy morning in September. The Captain's 
fancy takes a flight and trouble begins. 

Act II. Place: the same. Time: the next morning. How one 
yarn requires another. "The greatest liar unhung." Now the 
trouble increases and the Captain prepares for war. 

Act III. Place: the same. Time: Evening of the same da3^ 
More misery. A general muddle. "Dance or you'll file." Cornered 
at last. The Captain owns up. All serene. 

Time of playing: Two hours. 

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The Outcast's Daughter t ^^ Acts 

By MARION EDDY PRICE, 25 CENTS 

Ten male, five female and one child characters. Play^ two and 
one-half hours. Modern costumes. Three interior, one exterior 
scenes, all easily arranged where there is any scenery at hand. No 
stronger melodrama has been given the play-loving public. Full of 
the strongest appealing heart interest, intense, pathetic, real life, 
where joy and laughter are mingled with pathos and suffering, but 
all ending happily. A' melodrama without a villain or the use of 
firearms. Amateurs may play it successfully, it plays itself, and 
it is adapted to strong repertoire companies. 

CAST OF CHAitACTERS 

Carl Faber An ex-convict 

Howard Ross A manufacturer 

Dennis Hogan Servant to Ro; s 

Abel Gardener to Ros 8 

Judge Havens Of the police court 

Recorder Of the police court 

Lettner Clerk of police court 

Second Court Clerk Clerk of police court 

Two policemen 

Little Hugo Agatha's child 

Agatha Steme Ross' bookkeeper 

Ida Rheinhold A retired singer 

Mrs. Wilmuth A washerwoman 

Xatie Factory girl 

Frances Factory girl 

SYNOPSIS OF SCENES 

Act 1. Ross' private office. "What has given me the honor of 
this visit?" "I will never sing again. My life has been a sad 
failure." "Good God! My mother!" "I have done wrong, I confess, 
but when a mother asks, a child must forgive. Oh, Mr. Ross, help 
me." "You, my rich and famous mother, to you I was nothing, 
and you — you are nothing — nothing to me." "Agatha! Agatha! 
My child! My child!" 

Act 2. Agatha's attic. "My poor father. So young and strong. 
How I could have loved him." "Yes, Katie is right, I have nothing 
but bread for my sweet child." "Madam, I vould lie if I say she 
vas anything but a lady." "On the other side, towards the garden, 
there are a few rooms I have never used. If you will take 
them " "You do not look like a man who could commit mur- 
der. How was it?" "I was a weak man and many misfortunes 
made me desperate." "My picture! I must be mad." "You are 
good, child, but you shall not call me father." "Father! Father!" 

Act 3. Ross' Garden. "He is so good to me, but I cannot forget 
my poor unhappy father." "The picture was taken when I was 
young. He shall have it." "Stay here and be my wife." "That 
suspicious old man is in the garden." "For her I sacrificed every- 
thing." "Do you want to go to prison again?" "My father needs 
me to defend and comfort him." 

Act 4. A Police Court. "Do not ask me, your honor — I am an 
"x-convlct." "Your silence will not help you." "It vas dark und 
Mrs. Steme vas that scared she vas faint." "I hope, sor, yer honor 
believes in a future life, sor." "He wished to see his child; I am 
his child." "Grandfather, we love you." "I am his wife. Do not 
condemn him." 

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Practical Instructions for 
Private Theatricals 

Bt W. D. EMERSON 
d^nthor of **A Country Eomance/' **The Unknown Bival," 

«* Humble Pie," etc 



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Chapter L Introductory Eemarks. 

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Chapter V. How to Light the Stage. Oil, gas and electric 
f.ight. Footlights, Sidelights, Reflectors. Kow to darken the 
stage, etc. 

Chapter VI. Stage Effects. Wind. Eain, Thunder, Break- 
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f'assing Trains, Lightning, Chimes, Sound of Horses' Hoof% 
Shots. 

Chapter VII. Scene Painting. 

Chapter VIII. A Word to the Property Man. 

Chapter IX. To the Stage Manager. 

Chapter X. The Business Manager. 

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